Career Profile

Film & Video Editor

Education Bachelor's
This is the typical education required for this occupation.
Earnings $56,700
This is the median salary for this occupation.

Film & Video Editors edit oving images on film, video, or other media.

General Information

Edit moving images on film, video, or other media. May work with a producer or director to organize images for final production. May edit or synchronize soundtracks with images. Excludes Sound Engineering Technicians (27-4014).

Film & Video Editor

Occupational Outlook

For the Rural Capital Area

22

Job Opportunities

Over the next five years, an average of 22 openings per year are projected for Film & Video Editor.

+26.3%

Employment Change

Employment for Film & Video Editor is forecasted to increase significantly more than the regional average by 26.3% between 2025 and 2030.

$27.25

Earnings Potential

The typical worker in this occupation is paid $27.25/hour. Entry level workers are paid $7.70, while experienced workers are paid $39.67. The median wage is comparable to the wage across all occupations.

Local Employment Opportunities

There are 158 Film & Video Editor in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 199.

Top Employing Industries, Locally

The top industries employing Film & Video Editor are Motion Picture and Video Industries, Religious Organizations, and All Other Industries.

Knowledge Areas

The top most significant knowledge categories for Film & Video Editor include Communications and Media, Computers and Electronics, and Telecommunications.

Educational Attainment Patterns

The most common level of education for Film & Video Editor is Bachelor's. 73% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.